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Home Safety Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

Educate yourself and your family on home fire safety, electrical safety, and other topics to prevent injury and property damage.

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      Home Electrical Safety Checklist for Consumer Devices

      March 18, 2026 - 10:26 AM

      Investigations consistently show that non-certified or poorly made electrical devices are a frequent contributing factor in residential fires, electrical damage, and smoke losses. Many of these losses are preventable. Use this checklist ...Full story

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      Protect Your Home When Temperatures Drop

      December 18, 2025 - 11:38 AM

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      Stay Warm and Protect Your Home in Winter Weather

      December 18, 2025 - 11:36 AM

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      Prevent Frozen Pipes

      February 27, 2025 - 4:11 PM

      Any building located in an area with below freezing weather and snow is subject to damage from frozen pipes, water leaks, or roof collapses. Damaged buildings can interrupt business and daily life! Practical steps can be taken to reduce the risk for damage from cold weather.

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      First Aid

      February 26, 2025 - 2:00 PM

      Medical treatment should always be obtained if there is any question about an injury. It is still important to have some knowledge about first aid for situations where it truly applies, or until a doctor can be seen. Here are some basic tips for different situations.

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